Update Vegetation Fire Contained

Groveland, CA — The vegetation fire off of Old Priest Grade is contained at nearly four acres, but Old Priest Grade is still shut down. Cal Fire estimate the roadway will be closed for another hour.

Ground and Columbia air Units began battling a 3 to 4 acre vegetation fire on the east side of the roadway around 10 this morning. The CHP reported that a GMC pick-up truck had flames shooting out of the back camper shell and that ignited several grass fires along the roadway. Cal Fire says those grass fires became one totaling nearly four acres which was contained around 11:15 am.